

To enable encoding of several media files using a third-party software, tick the “Install this third-party software” checkbox. To get the latest updates while you’re installing elementary, tick the “Download updates while installing” checkbox. If you haven’t already, plug your computer to an ethernet cable, or connect to a Wi-Fi network using the interface.
ELEMENTARY OS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS INSTALL
If you want to install straight away, click the “Install elementary OS” button.īefore installing, make sure you have a working Internet connection, and that your computer is plugged into a power source. If you want to test things out a bit, you can click the “Try elementary OS” button. After it completes its boot process, you will be greeted by this screen. You should be booting up to elementary OS running directly from your installation media right now. Now insert your install disk, or plug in your bootable USB drive, hit F10 to save the configuration and it will restart your computer. On the BIOS screen, navigate to the “Boot Priority options” and change the settings so that your computer will boot from the CD/DVD or USB drive. Booting to the installerĪs soon as you start your computer press either the F2 or Delete key to access the BIOS screen (keyboard inputs may vary depending on manufacturer, look for the “Press to enter SETUP” instruction on the boot screen). This will make sure that you don’t lose your files if the installation messes up. Graphics card and display capable of at least 1024x768įirst things first, you will need to back up your important documents before doing anything.The following is the requirements for elementary OS Luna, as posted on the official website. Burn the ISO file to the CD, or create a bootable USB drive for elementary OS.Īfter you’ve created your installation media, run through the steps after the jump to install elementary OS. You will need an ISO file for elementary OS (it’s available on the official website), and either a CD/DVD or a USB stick.

ELEMENTARY OS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS HOW TO
In this article, I’ll demonstrate how to install elementary OS on your device. Welcome to the first article in the “Noob-Friendly Guide to elementary OS” series.
